Randy Furst

Reporter | Minneapolis
Phone: 612-673-7382
Randy Furst is a general assignment reporter at the Star Tribune. He has been reporting almost exclusively on the Metro Gang Strike Force since April 2009.

Recent content from Randy Furst

Death toll grows in Bryn Mawr workplace shootings

Eric B. Rivers, critically wounded during the Minneapolis sign factory shootings last month, died Wednesday night of his injuries. The state's worst workplace violence in at least 20 years now has claimed six lives, in addition to the gunman's.

Updated: October 11, 2012, - 09:43 PM

Unanswered 911 calls prompt change in operations

The city of Minneapolis has altered the way it will handle emergency calls after up to six people who called 911 during last month's shooting rampage at Accent Signage Systems didn't reach operators.

Updated: October 11, 2012, - 01:37 PM

Survivors describe escaping co-worker with a gun at workplace

Amanda Crotty, an executive assistant, watched Andrew Engeldinger fire twice at the company owner, then point his handgun at her. She hid under a desk. He moved on.

Updated: October 06, 2012, - 08:24 AM

Minneapolis City Hall vet on leave over records

Minneapolis housing inspections chief and co-worker are accused of abusing state database, but his lawyer says he did nothing wrong.

Updated: September 26, 2012, - 05:12 AM

Split Minneapolis City Council revamps police watchdog

Minneapolis citizens, police will collaborate in oversight.

Updated: September 22, 2012, - 12:05 AM

Black history museum misses its opening date for third time

Saturday was the third missed opening-day deadline for the Minnesota African American Museum. The founder says negotiations with the bank continue.

Updated: September 17, 2012, - 08:12 PM

Sept. 14, 2012: Minneapolis, landlord work on deal

Management of troubled properties would be reassigned, ending risk of eviction for 2,000 tenants.

Updated: September 14, 2012, - 11:28 PM

Minneapolis Henry student sues cop over restraint

A lawsuit says that the officer tried to strangle 18-year-old. Cop says he was protecting himself and didn't harm the student.

Updated: September 14, 2012, - 09:38 PM

Mpls. police misconduct board is closer to an overhaul

Plan to change way Minneapolis handles police complaints has foes.

Updated: September 12, 2012, - 10:14 PM

Strike Force victims win more money

Federal judge's awards close the book on the $3M settlement.

Updated: September 05, 2012, - 09:56 AM

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